Maria De Haan is a renowned British/Spanish ceramicist celebrated for her signature smoke-fired vessels and contemporary forms. Inspired by natural shapes and textures, particularly those found underwater, her creations are emotive, elegant, and striking.
Raised in the UK, De Haan discovered clay in 2005. She trained with master potters Simon Leach and Anna Silverton and completed a two- year residency with artist Mike Goddard on the island of Bequia in the West Indies. De Haan later established a thriving ceramics studio in London.
In 2015, she relocated to Mallorca, continuing her studio practice and experimenting with techniques, including her now-signature smoke-fired pieces.
De Haan’s work has been exhibited and appeared in books and magazines internationally. It continues to gain momentum, with collectors admiring her piece’s quiet power and depth.
She is equally dedicated to teaching the craft to others. Since 2017, she’s held workshops in her mountain studio, introducing a new generation of makers to clay.
De Haan Gallery/Studio is an organic progression of her vision – a dual-focused centre dedicated to teaching and exhibiting contemporary ceramics.
www.dehaangallerystudio.com